as in curious
interested in what is not one's own business
an inquisitive woman who tends to everybody's business but her own
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as in curiosity
an eager desire to find out about things that are often none of one's business
his irksome inquisitiveness made people reluctant to socialize with him
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Recent Examples of inquisitive
Max Goldbart, Deadline, 18 July 2025
Her immersive, richly detailed adaptation of Alexandra Fuller’s 2001 memoir of the same name is an engrossing drama told from a child’s perspective, in this case that of inquisitive 8-year-old Bobo (Lex Venter, giving one of the most perceptive child performances ever).
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 17 July 2025
What Gunn might not have been prepared for is Corenswet’s inquisitive nature.
—Rance Collins, IndieWire, 20 July 2025
Thinking about what Jane would do meant to be thoughtful, inquisitive, inclusive, and leave a positive impact on the people around you.
—Abby Roedel, People.com, 19 July 2025
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Adjective
The Assembly, in which a group of inquisitive interviewers who are autistic, neurodivergent and/or learning disabled grill celebrities, will return for a seven-episode run.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 18 July 2025
Her immersive, richly detailed adaptation of Alexandra Fuller’s 2001 memoir of the same name is an engrossing drama told from a child’s perspective, in this case that of inquisitive 8-year-old Bobo (Lex Venter, giving one of the most perceptive child performances ever).
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 17 July 2025
What Gunn might not have been prepared for is Corenswet’s inquisitive nature.
—Rance Collins, IndieWire, 20 July 2025
Thinking about what Jane would do meant to be thoughtful, inquisitive, inclusive, and leave a positive impact on the people around you.
—Abby Roedel, People.com, 19 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inquisitive
Adjective
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In addition to making great fodder for urban spelunkers, the photos carry their own curious history.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
22 Aug. 2025
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At the shelter, the 5-year-old pup has become known for his resilient and curious nature.—
Simone Jasper,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Aug. 2025
Noun
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With a smiling face and a silicon brain, there’s a good chance that an AI Barbie could become a child’s first emotionally responsive companion outside of the family, offering comfort, curiosity, and conversation on demand.—
Marc Fernandez,
IEEE Spectrum,
21 Aug. 2025
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When audiences can connect with that story, curiosity transforms into buzz.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Should churches endorse politicians? Erickson's concerns with Barker's endorsement go beyond legal reasons.—
Sophie Carson,
jsonline.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Borowsky fiercely opposed the expansion, citing concerns over the aesthetics of a parking garage in Old Town and how its construction would disrupt and potentially permanently displace the Old Town Farmers Market.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The transcripts cover two days and nine hours of questioning last month by Blanche at a Florida courthouse.—
Jenna Sundel
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Aug. 2025
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Althoff’s sarcastic deadpan humor, beguiling personality and awkward line of questioning led her to interviews with Drake, Tyga, Lil Yachty, Rubi Rose, Nick Cannon and Mark Cuban.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Inquisitive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inquisitive. Accessed 2 Sep. 2025.
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